Mark Olfson, MD, MPH
- Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Law at CUMC
- Professor of Epidemiology at CUMC
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Overview
Mark Olfson, MD, MPH seeks to identify gaps between clinical science and practice in behavioral health care including a focus on suicide prevention and improving the treatment of adults with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders. He has brought attention to problems in quality of assessment and treatment of children and adults with behavioral health disorders including an emphasis on neglected and underserved populations. He has characterized unmet need for mental health services, the flow of patients into mental health care, and evolving national practice patterns in the assessment and management of psychiatric disorders.
Academic Appointments
- Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Law at CUMC
- Professor of Epidemiology at CUMC
Administrative Titles
- Research Psychiatrist at the New York State Psychiatric Institute
Gender
- Male
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, Northwestern University Medical School
- Residency: Yale University School of Medicine
- Fellowship: Rutgers University / Princeton University
Research
Dr. Olfson has received numerous federal and private foundation grants and has published over 500 academic papers.
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov
